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Scheduling appointments for Ada's next blood drive

Monday, March 23 at Community Health Professionals

Ada's next American Red Cross blood drive  takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday, March 23, at Community Health Professionals, according to Mary Hackworth.

Persons interested in scheduling afternoon donation appointments may call Hackworth at 419-604-8569 or 1-800-RED CROSS, or visit www.redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: AdaCommunity.

Ada school closed Thursday, Feb. 13

Ada schools are closed Thursday, Feb. 13, due to the wintery weather conditions. The announcement was made on Ohio Alerts at 7:28 a.m.

There is no school Friday, Feb. 14 for students due to staff professional development. All offices will be closed for staff training.

Also, there is no school Monday, Feb. 17, for Presidents' Day.

 

Need help with your village taxes?

CCA division at Ada Depot on March 21

Do you need assistance with your village income taxes?

The Village of Ada uses the services of Central Collection Agency (CCA) Division of Taxation for filing and payment of village income taxes. As a service to its customers, CCA schedules on- site taxpayer assistance.

Auditors from CCA will be at the Ada Depot on Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Auditors will be able to assist taxpayers with their Village of Ada income tax form preparations.

CCA also handles income tax from the Village of Alger.

2020 Hardin Leadership class enrollment underway

28th annual class open for recruits through March 5

Participants for the 28th annual Hardin Leadership class, a program designed for the development of informed and effective community leaders, are being recruited now until March 5.

Nine monthly sessions will focus on the knowledge/skills required by today's community leader, such as public speaking, conflict management, and marketing.

This year’s program will be offered in morning sessions from March through November.

Tuition is $325 per person.

Employers and organizations are encouraged to sponsor participants. Ten percent of the tuition fee is recommended to be paid by each participant as an indication of commitment to the program.

Your invitation to participate in Sheriff Everhart's Citizens Academy

Sessions held on Thursdays from March 5 to April 16

Applications are being accepted for the 2019 Citizens Sheriff’s Academy offered by the Hardin County Sheriff and Ada native Keith Everhart.

The academy takes place from 6 to 8:30 p.m., on consecutive Thursdays from March 5 to April 16, at the sheriff’s office, 1025 S. Main St., Kenton.

The academy offers participants with a working knowledge of the sheriff’s office. It covers various aspects of the sheriff’s responsibilities via classroom discussion and hands-on participation.

No school today

Ada cancels school on Friday, Feb. 7

For the second day in a row wintery weather forced Ada schools to cancel classes. The announcement was made on Ohio Alerts at 7:53 a.m. 

Watch the Icon for additional cancellations. Organizations may notify the Icon at [email protected]. Those cancellations will be added to this story and posted on Facebook.

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